The 22-year-old was . "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. Adam Doueihi re-signed with the Wests Tigers on a one-year deal earlier this week, raising questions over the five-eighth's long-term future at the club. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. NSW hopeful Zac Lomax came away from the game with his State of Origin prospects in doubt when he suffered a suspected broken thumb from some friendly fire. Tim Sheens has taken the reins on a two-year deal before handing over to Benji Marshall in 2025, meaning Marshall will likely have his hands all over the club's recruitment next year, when Doueihi will be off-contract again. [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. NRL news 2022: Adam Doueihi to appeal one match World Cup ban for Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi hit with charge Adam Doueihi has signed a one-year contract extension with Wests Tigers, heaping more pressure on halfback Luke Brooks to deliver as the joint venture tries to lure Mitchell Moses back to Leichhardt. [12][13], Doueihi made his long awaited return for South Sydney in round 12 of the 2019 NRL season against Parramatta which ended in a 2614 loss at the new Western Sydney Stadium. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi_) Instagram photos and videos He told Fox League after Fridays impressive trial performance that he did not want his future impacting on his teammates heading into the season proper. I signed under Madge [former coach Michael Maguire] and played fullback in the short term here, but there was always one eye on being the No.6 in the long term. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! Get everything you need, from team lists, fixtures, statistics and a profile on every single player in the competition in our 2023 NRL Season Guide. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". Doueihi's outburst came after a Lebanese player was taken out on the chase from the kick-off and the official failed to award the Cedars with an escort penalty. 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Adam Doueihi out of Lebanon's crucial clash with Ireland after failing I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. Real or Not: Send off was enough for Adam Doueihi Five-eighth Adam Doueihi put on a masterclass, fullback Daine Laurie always looked threatening and debutant Zac Cini scored a try in front of a busload of his friends. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. Doueihi believes the business end of the season will be a big test for them up in the Queensland hub, but one they are ready to face. [1], In 2017, he played 12 games for the Rabbitohs in the NYC,[7] and was called upon to play for the Rabbitohs' feeder club, the North Sydney Bears, throughout the year. NRL 2021: Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire moves Adam Doueihi to Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. We dont want to think about previous or what has happened in the past. Adam Doueihi. WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. Rugby League World Cup 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off in New Zealand v The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! Adam Doueihi joins Inside the NRL ahead of documentary premiere. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. The half and centre, who played both positions last season, injured his ACL in the Round 23 clash against the Cronulla Sharks and would take no further part in the season.. Of course, losing a man and a player in that position really got us out of sorts and we got hit in blocks, with a couple of tries in a row.. He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. With Adam Doueihi signing a one-year extension and the Tigers pushing hard to lure Mitchell Moses, Luke Brooks looms as the odd man out in a three-into-two halves headache at Leichhardt. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. An Adam Doueihi masterclass has helped Wests Tigers deliver a much-needed response for Michael Maguire, claiming an 16-8 win over St George Illawarra. Doueihi played with Moses in the halves for Lebanon at the Rugby League World Cup last year, but says he is only focused on his game, starting with Sundays trial against Canberra. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. He will now miss Lebanon's crunch group game with Ireland after his appeal was dismissed by an independent panel comprising Judge Sarah Wright and former internationals Alan Hunte and Adrian Morley. Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanon's vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. Fox League Adam Doueihi has been sent off during Lebanon's loss to New Zealand - but there is no clear reason why the five-eighth was given his marching orders. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games for the club. Early life [ edit] Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. Adam Doueihi sent off in bizarre moment in Lebanon's loss to New We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. I dont think its fair on Parramatta and the players I play with that we take it into the season and its spoken about it. Adam Doueihi re-signed with the Wests Tigers on a one-year deal earlier this week, raising questions over the five-eighth's long-term future at the club.. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. Adam Doueihi (born 5 August 1998) is a Lebanese international rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth, fullback, centre or halfback for the Wests Tigers in the NRL. [20], Doueihi played a total of 11 games for the Wests Tigers in the 2022 NRL season as the club finished bottom of the table and claimed the Wooden Spoon for the first time in their club history. "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. Available now! Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. Doueihi is no stranger to the injury, having previously lost the back end of the 2018 season and half of the 2019 season with the injury. 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Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Adam Doueihi out of Lebanons crucial clash with Ireland after failing to overturn dissent charge, Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC. [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury.. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. Adam Doueihi (born 5 August 1998) is a Lebanese international rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth, fullback, centre or halfback for the Wests Tigers in the NRL. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. Adam Doueihi - Wikipedia Joey Manu was brilliant in the fullback role for NZ, while the likes of Joseph Tapine and Nelson Asofa-Solomona laid the platform up front. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. We need to be able to deliver a bit more consistency and maybe from that game, we will get a few advisories on what we need to improve on for the Irish game coming up. On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. Doueihi was a free agent beyond this season, but after reaching an agreement with the Tigers will remain with the NRL club until the end of 2024. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 'Fate is in our own hands': Wests Tigers full of belief following And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. Doueihi has been sent offAdam Doueihi has gone off the field, so there is some drama here for Lebanon and they are down a man now," Voss said. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. Wests Tigers utility Moses Mbye admits he was as surprised as anyone when asked to play five-eighth in place of Adam Doueihi as part of a selection shake-up ahead of . I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. A week after he had the blowtorch applied to him, Maguire watched on as the Tigers claimed just their second win of the season in beating the Dragons. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. 'Fate is in our own hands': Wests Tigers full of belief following another Adam Doueihi switch, Wests Tigers utility Adam Doueihi has been shifted in and out of the halves all season. Doueihi was delighted to remain at the Tigers for 2024, and should Moses agree to a whopping five-year deal reportedly worth about $1.3 million a season, Brooks looms as the odd man out as the club grapples with a three-into-two halves headache. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. The impact of Sheens, Marshall and fellow assistant Robbie Farah has revitalised the side and brought a newfound energy to the squad, and Doueihi is loving what he sees. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. Marshall has had many conversations with Doueihi during the pre-season, and his vision for the club aligns closely with what Doueihi had in mind. I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". Sports news, results and expert commentary. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. Lebanon's Adam Doueihi has lost his appeal against the decision of a Rugby League World Cup tribunal to hand him a one-game suspension for referring to NRL referee Grant Atkins as a "c**t". Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. Wests Tigers utility Adam Doueihi has been shifted in and out of the halves all season, but his performance on Sunday afternoon should cement him in the No.6 jumper.. [5][6], After playing for the Balmain Tigers in the S. G. Ball Cup for two years, Doueihi signed a two-year contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in October 2016. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. Doueihi must now watch from the sidelines as the responsibility falls heavily onto the shoulders of his halves partner, Mitch Moses, to guide the national team to a win and keep their World Cup campaign alive. "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. The 22-year-old was instrumental in the Tigers' 42-24 victory over the Brisbane Broncos, laying on five try assists and running for close to 150 metres. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. Athlete. www.asics.com.au . Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi is in hot water after he was sent off for dissent in Lebanon 's 34-12 defeat to New Zealand, having used "foul and abusive language . Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. Were working to restore it. A Balmain local junior, Adam returned home to Wests Tigers ahead of the 2020 season signing a four-year contract which keeps him at the club until at least the end of the 2023 season. At the end of last year I spoke with Benji a fair bit; he told me he had confidence in me and my ability and my attacking strengths, Doueihi said. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Official NRL profile of Adam Doueihi for Wests Tigers | Wests Tigers Doueihi was happy to sign the one-year extension, which gave him and the club flexibility, especially given his history of knee injuries and uncertainty about how the Sheens-Marshall dynamic will work. The half and centre, who played both positions last season, injured his ACL in the Round 23 clash against the Cronulla Sharks and would take no further part in the season. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. Brooks is overcoming a calf injury and will be fit for round one, but will sit out the final warm-up game against Canberra, as will new skipper Api Koroisau. 978 following. [19], Despite the Tigers winning just a third of their games, Doueihi scored 174 points in 2021, the fourth most of any player in the competition, and the 7th highest season total ever by a Wests Tigers player. Lebanon's Adam Doueihi was becoming increasingly frustrated, mainly because his team's gutsy effort was coming unraveled, due to what he perceived was a less than even share of the referee's calls . But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Adam Doueihi Five-Eighth Instagram Player Bio Height: 191 cm Date of Birth: 05 August 1998 Weight: 95 kg Birthplace: Sydney, NSW Age: 24 Nickname: - Debut Club: South Sydney Rabbitohs Date: 17 March 2018 Opposition: Penrith Panthers Round: 2 Previous Club: South Sydney Rabbitohs Junior Club: Strathfield Raiders, Dundas Shamrocks Biography: Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. I feel as though it has been the best recruitment the club has done in a few years, since I have been at the club. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. NRL Adam Doueihi stars, Wests Tigers beat St George Illawarra Dragons Please try again later. I was pleased with all the lads. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source, Kikau opens up over leaked photo, final year at Panthers, The best 17 players still off-contract for 2023. Capable of playing multiple positions, Doueihi has international experience with Lebanon, playing at the 2017 and 2021 World Cups. Injured Tiger Adam Doueihi reveals likely return timeline Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The charge carried a one-match ban, which the 24-year-old elected to fight in a bid to play in Lebanons second group game. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. After starting the game with plenty of intensity and opening the scoring inside the first minute, the Cedars ran out of gas and found themselves on the wrong end of a 34-12 scoreline against the Kiwis. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. Footy Fan Offers Adam Doueihi Some Kicking Advice In - SPORTbible "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. Lebanon will look to rebound and keep their quarter-final hopes alive with a clash against Ireland, while the Kiwis are set for a match with RLWC debutants Jamaica. Available now! Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. I love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. 83 posts. Doueihi's initial one-match ban was upheld at a World Cup judiciary hearing on Wednesday morning (AEDT) after he was found guilty of "Grade A foul and/or abusive language to a match official". It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. Adam Doueihi: The World Cup set up my NRL career and it can for others Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi loses RLWC ban appeal The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. Club favourite Doueihi is capable of shifting to fullback should the Tigers land Moses and also keep Brooks, but Doueihi believes his best football is in the No.6. I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. I don't know I just feel comfortable here. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. The five-eighth was given his marching orders by referee Grant Atkins during the second half of his sides defeat to New Zealand and will now be unavailable until the third and final group match against Jamaica in a fortnight. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. 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